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enki23

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14. Trump went full Nazi because Trump is a full Nazi. That's the answer.
Wed Nov 30, 2022, 12:48 AM
Nov 2022


But Trump didn't create that situation. He simply offered the option. And he was elected by the Republican voting base, because that's the option they fucking wanted. Trump's presidency wasn't created by Trump. It was created by the people who chose him, out of a wide field of other assholes. When Nazi was on the menu, most Republicans chose Nazi. The Republican base voted for him because they want to be Nazis. Or, to be Nazis without being "Nazis." They don't want the historical baggage of that name, obviously. They just want everything else. Conservatives always want to be Nazis. They're always waiting for an excuse they think will give them permission. That's what the right wing echo chamber does for them. They're giving themselves permission, and they are ratcheting it up. Seeing what they can get away with, what their own people will let them get away with. Maybe they won't end up at "Nazi." But they'll end up something similar, another brand of pure fascist. Half of them are already there.

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Here's Why Trump Went Full Nazi [View all] Celerity Nov 2022 OP
I don't think you can discount the *personal* motivation. no_hypocrisy Nov 2022 #1
Good points iemanja Nov 2022 #3
Mostly agree. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #11
I still just don't get antisemitism. calimary Nov 2022 #18
I asked a rabbi many years ago why antisemitism exists. no_hypocrisy Nov 2022 #19
Since the dinner, West has denounced tRump for being a puppet of jews like Kushner. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2022 #2
trump is a POS ball of chaos and confusion who doesn't seem... brush Nov 2022 #4
He's reaching out to the Nazis because Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #5
Wasn't his dad a Nazi sympathizer? LakeArenal Nov 2022 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Nov 2022 #6
Trump also knows... jcgoldie Nov 2022 #10
Yep. And he thrives on his clickbait ability. rubbersole Nov 2022 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Nov 2022 #22
Conman knows his marks and can mark 'em. Who knew? czarjak Nov 2022 #7
White House?.... global1 Nov 2022 #8
I think he meant Mar-A-Lardo, although Trump did invite Ye to the WH when Rump was POTUS Celerity Nov 2022 #13
I edited it to reflect this... cheers Celerity Nov 2022 #17
Trump went full Nazi because Trump is a full Nazi. That's the answer. enki23 Nov 2022 #14
"Trump invited two rabid antisemites to the White House" Jack the Greater Nov 2022 #15
For some reason EndlessWire Nov 2022 #16
Why would a 76 year old man want to have dinner with... 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #20
What's the answer in the article? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2022 #21
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